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Bedford Mountaineering Club is a group of about 40 mountain enthusiasts based in and around Bedfordshire. We cater for both climbers and mountain walkers of all abilities and new joiners are welcome. We have an informal and inclusive atmosphere.
The Club’s main activities are centred around a programme of monthly, weekend hut meets, most of which are to North Wales, the Lake District or Peak District. Our members have been on recent trips to Scotland and the Alps as well with similar trips being planned.
We also have social meets in Bedford and our climbers regularly visit one of the indoor climbing walls in Milton Keynes.
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Latest Club News
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Summer update
August meet to Blea Tarn: limited availability means that this meet will not now be taking place. Look out for an invitation to a social walk and pub meet up in Bedfordshire as an alternative meet up. November: At last year’s AGM we agreed to separate the AGM from the Christmas meeting and to hold the AGM in Bedford.…
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Save the date: 4 November 2026 for the club AGM
Location: St Andrew’s Church Centre, Kimbolton Road, Bedford MK40 2PF. Venue: The Dent Room, starting at 19:00. We are planning to offer both in person attendance and remote access for those living further away. More details to be shared closer to the date.
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June update
Currently there are two places left on the Carlswark Cottage/Peak District trip 10 – 12 July. Contact Meet Admin for details. Remember the July social at The Embankment on Wednesday 1st July from 8:00pm onwards.
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Scottish trip 13-20 June
The Scotland trip is taking shape with 12 members and prospects signed up. We may be able to take one or two more. The location near Glencoe requires good fitness, prior mountain experience and excellent waterproofs!
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Now booking for the 15-17May trip to Exmoor
Places are available for the trip to Devon later this month. In total 12 places are available for Friday and Saturday. We are staying in Exmoor National Park at the Blindwell Bunkhouse in South Molton. The location is well placed for walking, canoeing, climbing and mountain biking. BMC members: check your email for trip details…
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Important Changes
Two important updates have been made: Date and Venue of the Monthly Socials have changed – these will now be held on the first Wednesday of each month and at The Embankment in Bedford. The next meeting will be on 6 May. By holding these ahead of the trip we can discuss potential routes and…
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Now booking for 22-24 April trip to Stair, Newlands Valley
Places are available for the trip to Stair in the Lake District later this month. 21 places are available for Friday and Saturday with the option of Thursday too. The cottage is located in the Newlands Valley near Keswick so easy to reach and is well placed for rock climbing and mountaineering in Borrowdale and…
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Bookings for 2O -21 March trip to Nant Peris now being taken
Places are available for the trip to Nant Peris in Snowdonia later this month. The cottage is located in the Llanberis Pass so well placed for mountaineering and walking options from the door. Check your email for trip details or contact Chris at bedfordmountaineeringclub@gmail.com for more information.
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Happy International Women’s Day
Today we celebrate the incredible women in our mountaineering community — the climbers, walkers, and friends who inspire us every time they step into the hills or up the rock face. From summits to quiet moments in the hills, your strength, and passion continue to shape our club and our shared love of the outdoors.…
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